We love you summer, we really do, but you don’t half wreak havoc on our skin. And although a parched complexion can often be associated with colder weather, if you already suffer from dry skin these weeks of non-stop sunshine can take a serious toll on your face. From air conditioning and chlorine to general dehydration, if you’ve overcooked it this summer our edit of the 5 best facial moisturisers for seriously dry skin will have you on the road to rehydration in no time…
By Rebecca Hoffnung
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1 Murad - Nutrient-Charged Water Gel, £50
Best for: an instant hit of moisture
Promising to take your skin from dry to hydrated in just one use, Murad's Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is like a tall glass of water for your complexion. Containing a revolutionary cumulative hydration-release technology that instantly locks in moisture and increases retention for up to 5 days, this intensely hydrating cream is also charged with a blend of nutrients, peptides, vitamins and minerals to help strengthen your skin's natural barrier leaving it noticeably smooth and plumped.
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2 By Terry - Hydra-Éclat Daily Care, £68
Best for: its double-duty formula
Packed with phyto-molecules and black rose extracts, thirsty skin will reap the benefits of By Terry's Hydra-Éclat Daily Care cream. Designed to combat and restore even the most parched and tired-looking summer skin (while also leaving it luminous and smooth – bonus!) this heavenly scented cream ticks all the boxes if you're on the hunt for a serious hit of hydration.
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3 Perricone MD - Hydrating Cloud Cream, £69
Best for: powerful hydration without that thick, heavy texture
Ideal for all skin types, the Hydrating Cloud Cream by cult skincare brand Perricone MD really does live up to its name; it's practically weightless. Gliding onto the skin in the form of an airy, cloud-like cream, it rapidly penetrates the surface layers giving you a burst of immediate and long-lasting hydration. Powered by hydrogen with a non greasy formula, this product leaves your face radiant and visibly rejuvinated for days to come.
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4 Vichy - Aqua Thermal Serum, £25
Best for: its all-natural ingredients
Clinically proven to restore moisture to dry skin, Vichy's Aqua Thermal Serum is enriched with mineral salts, naturally sourced hyaluronic acid and plant sugar mannose, all of which help to lock in moisture and reduce water loss. In fact 97% of the ingredients in this mighty serum are sourced from natural origins, so you can rest assured there's no nasty chemicals going into their deeply hydrating formala. Skin is left feeling dewy, fresh and rehydrated for up to 48 hours.
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5 Elemental Herbology - Hyaluronic Plus, £85
Best for: award-winning hydration
A Beauty Shortlist Editor’s Choice Awards Winner 2017, Elemental Herbology's Hyaluronic Plus is a fast-absorbing serum designed to protect against moisture loss while also helping to plump out fine lines and wrinkles. Simply apply a few drops to your face morning and night before your normal moisturiser for rapidly improved hydration that lasts all day and night.
FAQs
Which moisturiser gives instant hydration for dry skin?
Murad’s Nutrient-Charged Water Gel delivers an instant hit of moisture, taking your skin from dry to hydrated in just one use. It uses a cumulative hydration-release technology that locks in moisture and boosts retention for up to 5 days.
What is the best lightweight moisturiser for all skin types?
Perricone MD’s Hydrating Cloud Cream is ideal for all skin types thanks to its weightless, airy texture and non-greasy formula. Powered by hydrogen, it rapidly penetrates the skin to provide both immediate and long-lasting hydration, leaving your face looking radiant and refreshed for days.
Are there moisturisers with mostly natural ingredients?
Vichy Aqua Thermal Serum features 97% natural origin ingredients, including mineral salts, hyaluronic acid and plant sugar mannose. This clinically proven formula deeply hydrates, locks in moisture and reduces water loss, leaving skin dewy and rehydrated for up to 48 hours.
How can you plump fine lines while hydrating dry skin?
Elemental Herbology’s Hyaluronic Plus is a fast-absorbing serum that hydrates and helps plump out fine lines and wrinkles. Apply a few drops morning and night before your usual moisturiser for hydration that lasts all day and night, while also protecting against moisture loss.
Which face cream helps restore tired-looking skin in summer?
By Terry’s Hydra-Éclat Daily Care cream is packed with phyto-molecules and black rose extracts to combat and restore even the most parched and tired-looking summer skin. Its luxurious texture leaves your skin luminous, smooth and deeply hydrated while also providing a pleasant scent.